EMIRATES has upped the frequency of its Dubai-Hong Kong flights to thrice daily, providing over 1,100 seats per day between the two destinations.
Effective this winter (from October 28), EK385 and EK381 will depart Hong Kong at 21.15 and 00.35, arriving in Dubai at 04.50 and 05.35 respectively. Return flights EK 384 and EK380 will depart Dubai at 03.05 and 10.05, and will touch down in Hong Kong at 17.30 and 21.05 respectively.
The third flight takes off from Hong Kong daily at 17.55, arriving in Dubai at 23.10, while the return flight leaves Dubai at 03.20 to reach Hong Kong at 14.30.
Emirates operates the Hong Kong-Dubai route with a mix of Airbus A380, Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A340-300 aircraft.
“Hong Kong is one of the most important markets in the region for both business and leisure travellers. We have been witnessing a huge demand in the past few years, and have greatly increased passenger capacity and flight frequencies since we first launched the route in 1991,” said Edwin Lau, vice president, Emirates Hong Kong.
Emirates recently upgraded its airport lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. The facility is now equipped with a sitting area for 150 passengers, a business centre, shower facilities and a dedicated prayer room.
The carrier will be launching services to Adelaide on November 1, Lyon on December 5, Phuket on December 10, Warsaw on February 6, 2013 and Algiers on March 1, 2013.
